Government

Office of the Mayor

Meet Mayor Marsha Richardson.  Serving to aid in the guidance of the Historic Village of Grand Cane, she works with the business owners, fellow elected officials, committees, organizations and Village citizens to continually strive for economic growth of the Village.  Learn more about the Office of the Mayor by using the link to the left.

Village Hall, Alderman, and Committees

Need information about the Village Hall, need to speak with a town official, how to contact them, and where the Village Hall is located.  You will also be introduced to the elected officials, who serve as Alderman working for the greater good and growth of the Village.  To continue the growth of the Village, to involve a greater number of community leaders in the directing and to help provide visionary goals for the Village committees were developed.  To find out more about these Committees and their members use the link to the left. Find out more about the Village Hall.

Departments and Services

Here you find out needed information about the Departments and Services offered by the Village.  You will be able to learn about the current Village improvement projects that are being worked on, or that have been identified as a viable need to the community. Find out more about the Departments and Services.

Agenda - Minutes - Ordinances

The Village has adopted ordinances or Village Codes (laws) specifically designed to address blight, nuisances and maintain a clean, healthy environment for all of the citizens of the community.  In addition as a Historical District and a designation Louisiana Cultural District the Village must continually monitor and evaluate its strict adherence to the requirements to maintain their designations.  Find out more about these Ordinances and access the upcoming meeting agenda and meeting minutes of the monthly Village Hall meetings of the Village of Grand Cane.

Economic Development

Here you will find information about the Village goals to move forward in its development as an economically sound community in DeSoto Parish.  Their goals to develop the Village into a desired destination for Industry and Commerce, while maintaining the charm of the Village through the promotion of its Historic and Cultural District and related businesses.  Find out more about Economic Development.

Parish Meeting Calendar

Here you will be able to view the dates and times of the DeSoto Parish governing bodies, organizations and other active group’s. To find out more about when these groups meet use the meeting calendar.

Committees/Government Organizations

The Village of Grand Cane is a designated Historic District by the National Register of Historic places and property located within the Historic District is governed under the rules and guide lines of the Preservation Ordinance.  The Grand Cane Preservation Commission regulates certain aspects of any building construction, repair, landscaping, lighting, signage, etc.  Contact the Grand Cane Preservation Commission to coordinate changes or construction to properties within the Historic District.  Maps and Details are available at the Village Town Hall.